Glycerol Formal

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SKU:: 451282
Molecular Weight:: 104.1
Purity:: ≥98% (GC)
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 99569-11-6
Format:: Colorless liquid
Extra Details:: Glycerol formal is used to to solubilize water-insoluble compounds for subsequent aqueous dilution. It has been used as a chemical and dye emulsifier and as a cosolvent for drug delivery. Glycerol formal was used as a vehicle for antibiotic delivery in rats. Glycerol formal may be used in the multi-step synthesis of 9-[(2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethoxy)methyl]guanine (2′-nor-2′-deoxyguanosine), an analog of acyclovir. It may be used in the preparation of 4-substituted dioxolanes. Synonyms: m-Dioxan-5-ol; 1,3-Formalglycerol; 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane; 5-Hydroxy-m-dioxane; 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol; 4-Hydroxyethyl-1,3-dioxlane 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane CAS No: 99569-11-6 Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₃ Molecular Weight: 104.1 Appearance: Colorless liquid. Contains ~0.02% 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol as stabilizer Purity: ≥98% (GC) Composition: 5-hydroxy-1,3-dioxane, ~60% 4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane, ~40% Refractive Index (n20/D): 1.451(lit.) Boiling Point: 192-193°C(lit.) Density: 1.203g/mL at 25°C(lit.) Storage and Stability: Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.